Team Magic G4
#136
Originally Posted by Tabushi
... i wish you all a great Christmas Holliday and a even better 2006 on family, personal, professional and "hobby" level ...
#137
yes same shocks but the build process changed a little to make them more reliable. I also believe but don't quote me that the main servo mount might be alumunium but I'm not for certain. And I believe the screws have not changed. I convert all my cars to 3mm screws from the start anyway, whether it be mugen, serpent or TM. thats just part of preparing the car to race. thats not saying the stock screws are bad its just that fine pitch 3mm are more reliable and vibration resistant. If I have to use stock screws I locktight all of them even into the plastic. especially on the bottom of the car. no matter my g4 or my mrx
#139
G4S includes full hard STEEL Screws. You will need to use Hex Wrenches now. Fewer types of screws now.
The G4S is the most beautiful car at the market. You will see that soon.
The G4S is the most beautiful car at the market. You will see that soon.
#140
Tech Master
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I have already change the screws on my Goose to hex, mostly M3x8 counter sink with few exceptions that need longer/shorter screws to do the work (M3x12, M3x6), I can now took my car aprts much quicker because I only need to use 2mm allan wrench for most of the screw, machine screw are much reliable.
#141
Tech Initiate
will the G4s steering bellcrank fit between the diff/oneway and the steering servo on a G4 E Class. I can modify the chassis for the bellcrank shaft mounting screw.
i like my G4, i have found it the easiest car to drive to date but for 1 thing,
those steering options;
the sliding steering broke a few gears in the servo.
the swing arm steering, have not broken a servo. but it is very tight fitting around the front belt.
i like my G4, i have found it the easiest car to drive to date but for 1 thing,
those steering options;
the sliding steering broke a few gears in the servo.
the swing arm steering, have not broken a servo. but it is very tight fitting around the front belt.
#142
modifying for bellcrank
[QUOTE=MisterLister]will the G4s steering bellcrank fit between the diff/oneway and the steering servo on a G4 E Class. I can modify the chassis for the bellcrank shaft mounting screw.
It may be difficult. Dennis handfitted a steeing bellcrank system for us to run lasy year. You will need to be real careful on placement and drilling the hole. There's enough room but very very tight. You will also need to have a bearing holder for the chassis and upper bracket for the bell crank unit.
I'm glad there will be a new handle for VDS use. I had to wear a glove last year and pick up Dennis' car by the head to fuel it. Damn fingers are to big for that tiny little handle!
It may be difficult. Dennis handfitted a steeing bellcrank system for us to run lasy year. You will need to be real careful on placement and drilling the hole. There's enough room but very very tight. You will also need to have a bearing holder for the chassis and upper bracket for the bell crank unit.
I'm glad there will be a new handle for VDS use. I had to wear a glove last year and pick up Dennis' car by the head to fuel it. Damn fingers are to big for that tiny little handle!
#143
Tech Initiate
Originally Posted by RayJ
It may be difficult. Dennis handfitted a steeing bellcrank system for us to run lasy year. You will need to be real careful on placement and drilling the hole. There's enough room but very very tight. You will also need to have a bearing holder for the chassis and upper bracket for the bell crank unit.
#144
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G$S!
Motorman / Nickko
Great to see some of the major issues addressed with the new G4S... I noticed it is going to come with a oneway/solid diff up front the same as the S710, do you need to purchase the pins seperate like on the Serpent? I'll have to wait an see how the G4S unfolds when it is released to see if i go back to TM.
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Great to see some of the major issues addressed with the new G4S... I noticed it is going to come with a oneway/solid diff up front the same as the S710, do you need to purchase the pins seperate like on the Serpent? I'll have to wait an see how the G4S unfolds when it is released to see if i go back to TM.
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#145
Originally Posted by RayJ
I'm glad there will be a new handle for VDS use. I had to wear a glove last year and pick up Dennis' car by the head to fuel it. Damn fingers are to big for that tiny little handle!
#146
Motorman- Are you allowed to tell us who the new factory TM drivers are yet?
#147
Good to hear about the screws. This is a suprise to me, Nick and I never really discussed it. this is a good thing; )
Mr Lister: No the protorype was one I made but it is close to the production G4S one. We tested it from about april on last year. It improves ackerman and the car picked up some corner speed and turn in response. As for a retrofit we will give you some more detail as soon as we try it on an earlier chassis. If your car is an E type it might be prudent to change to a later evo chassis along with it. The location of the bellcrank is critical front to rear side to side.
Bundy bear: That would be all the issues! Pins to pin the diff should come with the car. yes it is like a serpent one way but the pulley and diff are all alumunium one piece.
Daniz: Few people were using the car with a vds until this last year and even then no one really brought it up. Ray brought it up because his hands are twice the size of mine. He is a big guy.
Uneke: A couple pages back I listed some of my 2006 team guys.
Mr Lister: No the protorype was one I made but it is close to the production G4S one. We tested it from about april on last year. It improves ackerman and the car picked up some corner speed and turn in response. As for a retrofit we will give you some more detail as soon as we try it on an earlier chassis. If your car is an E type it might be prudent to change to a later evo chassis along with it. The location of the bellcrank is critical front to rear side to side.
Bundy bear: That would be all the issues! Pins to pin the diff should come with the car. yes it is like a serpent one way but the pulley and diff are all alumunium one piece.
Daniz: Few people were using the car with a vds until this last year and even then no one really brought it up. Ray brought it up because his hands are twice the size of mine. He is a big guy.
Uneke: A couple pages back I listed some of my 2006 team guys.
#148
How about the suspension arm, is it K-Factory or still standard?
#149
Tech Initiate
Motorman, thankyou for your reply. look forward to the results of the tests.
if i was to change to an evo chassis what other items will i need to get to complete the change over.
if i was to change to an evo chassis what other items will i need to get to complete the change over.
#150
Tech Elite
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Originally Posted by Motorman
Good to hear about the screws. This is a suprise to me, Nick and I never really discussed it. this is a good thing; )
Mr Lister: No the protorype was one I made but it is close to the production G4S one. We tested it from about april on last year. It improves ackerman and the car picked up some corner speed and turn in response. As for a retrofit we will give you some more detail as soon as we try it on an earlier chassis. If your car is an E type it might be prudent to change to a later evo chassis along with it. The location of the bellcrank is critical front to rear side to side.
Bundy bear: That would be all the issues! Pins to pin the diff should come with the car. yes it is like a serpent one way but the pulley and diff are all alumunium one piece.
Daniz: Few people were using the car with a vds until this last year and even then no one really brought it up. Ray brought it up because his hands are twice the size of mine. He is a big guy.
Uneke: A couple pages back I listed some of my 2006 team guys.
Mr Lister: No the protorype was one I made but it is close to the production G4S one. We tested it from about april on last year. It improves ackerman and the car picked up some corner speed and turn in response. As for a retrofit we will give you some more detail as soon as we try it on an earlier chassis. If your car is an E type it might be prudent to change to a later evo chassis along with it. The location of the bellcrank is critical front to rear side to side.
Bundy bear: That would be all the issues! Pins to pin the diff should come with the car. yes it is like a serpent one way but the pulley and diff are all alumunium one piece.
Daniz: Few people were using the car with a vds until this last year and even then no one really brought it up. Ray brought it up because his hands are twice the size of mine. He is a big guy.
Uneke: A couple pages back I listed some of my 2006 team guys.
Thankyou for your reply
On another note will the G4S have overdrive like the Kyosho or Mugen? Now that "All" the issues have been addressed mayne now is a good time to look once again at TM.
Ohhh.... What about the brakes staying on, creating drag brakes
I guess you could always raid a pen for some springs to push the pads back
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